Dear Administrator, This is the PDF file, which was uploaded in response to "Rural Tourism" task, where as an older task presentation is being shown / uploaded from administrator end now in that page. since the entries are closed, I'm appealing you to correct the same through this forum. Pl check the same and upload the correct file. Thanks & Regards,

MyGov Task to suggest 10 Measures or call it “10-DASHA MANTHRAS” to promote SPIRITUAL TOURISM in our country is elaborated thro’ a PPT presentation, uploaded herewith. Spiritual tourism has lots of potential in our country & INDIA CAN BE TRULY, A FAR GREATER HUB OF SPIRITUAL TOURISM in the days to come. Let’s all have this SPIRIT 2 TAKE SPIRITUAL TOURISM 2 greater heights–which will ultimately benefit our country & countrymen!.

I have suggested 10 measures and the points to be involved in implementing this measures and its benefits,that i am submitting you through this file.

1.Encouraging foreign university research projects about religions of India, 2.Making on line directory, 3.Digital promotion, 4.Facilitating foreign tourists, 5.Friendly behaviour, 6.Cleanliness especially in pilgrimage centres and temples, 7.Arranging world class festivals, 8.Encouraging Yoga and spiritual healing, 9.Meditation camps, 10.Better connectivity to religious and spiritual centres. There are many suggestions that can be helpful in developing India a spiritual tourist destination.

1. MAKING ASHRAMS CLOSE TO RIVERS. WITH STAYING FACILITIES. 2. VILLAGES TO HAVE CONNECT WITH INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TOURIST NEEDS. 3. OPENNESS AND FREE FLOW OF PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS. 4. SPREADING AWARENESS ON WESTERN PHILOSOPHY( INCLUDING GREEK ETC.).AT SCHOOL LEVEL 5. SYNTHESIS OF INDIAN AND WESTERN IDEAS , PHILOSOPHY. (THROUGH OSHO LITERATURE ETC.)

1. cleanliness 2. proper and regular maintainance 3. avoiding the misuse of tourists places, Ex: washing clothes, pooping, housing, etc. 4. Restricting the street animals. 3. creating standard costs so that no localite could cheat tourists on the name of traditions and culture. 4. opening govt. food courts around tourists places. This could prevent local vendors from overpricing. 5. connecting them locally as well as centrally with transport facilities. 6. restricting beggers.

Indian Tourism Requirment

I have made a list of all my Ideas point wise in the attached PDF file. Regards, Pramod

1.Print separate short booklets on (i) Indian Religions and customs of these religions (ii) Religious and cultural places district-wise 2. Alignment should be done of spiritual and rural tourism 3. research scholars of philosophy, religion, history, micro economics etc of Indian as well as foreign universities . should be encouraged to do research in this area. 4. security, cleanliness, infrastructure etc. 5.Different tour packages should be announced.

Absolute cleanliness. Foolproof safety and security Dissemination of advanced, uptodate and authentic information on official website about all such places Check presence of touts, unauthorised agents friendly administration Preparation for calamities and accidents Easy,cheap and safe mode of transport Hygienic food,potable water,clean toilets,differently abled and children friendly Safe,clean and affordable accommodation Widespread ads for all spiritual events Easy Visa but tracking